Which one is the best?? Urchin or Google analytic

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by SystemicSoft, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    Is it true that Urchin software works better than Google analytic?

    Urchin and Google Analytics side-by-side comparison
    Feature Urchin 7 Google Analytics
    Runs on your servers Yes No
    Suitable for Intranets Yes No
    Process historical logs Yes No
    Data accessible via API Yes Yes
    Can use javascript tagging Yes Yes
    Robot & spider reports Yes No
    Status & Error code reports (404s, etc.) Yes No
    Tight AdWords integration Yes Yes
    Paid Search reporting Yes Yes
    E-commerce reporting Yes Yes
    Geo-targeted reporting Yes Yes
    Advanced Segmentation Yes Yes
    Individual Visitor History Drilldown Yes No
    Custom Reports Yes Yes
    Price US$9995 Free

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    SystemicSoft, Feb 1, 2011 IP
  2. Atco_Maart

    Atco_Maart Peon

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    #2
    It seems that google Analytics is having a better options then the urchin.... thats what i think by using Analytics.. Still i have not used Urchin.... that is my openion goes to google analytics..
     
    Atco_Maart, Feb 1, 2011 IP
  3. Steve Marino

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    #3
    Urchin costs $9995? For that price I'd hope it works better than Google Analytics.
     
    Steve Marino, Feb 1, 2011 IP
  4. xenbox

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    #4
    i think most user use google analytics than urchin. but i never use urchin at now
     
    xenbox, Feb 2, 2011 IP
  5. bhathiya99

    bhathiya99 Active Member

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    #5
    Google Analytics is free.. and flexible
     
    bhathiya99, Feb 13, 2011 IP
  6. ragnamaniac1

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    #6
    Hi,
    I also think in same way...
    Most of people use Google Analytic and it is not difficult to use it....
     
    ragnamaniac1, Feb 14, 2011 IP
  7. intesols

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    #7
    I never heard about this application. It seems really awesome. But still i am preferring to use Google Analytics.
     
    intesols, Feb 15, 2011 IP
  8. employer

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    #8
    Compare urchin with google anal is similar to compare ms office and notepad. urchin is extremely powerful software but google analytics is... free:)
     
    employer, Feb 15, 2011 IP
  9. employer

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    #9
    so, yes. definitely, urchin works better and has more capabilities.
     
    employer, Feb 15, 2011 IP
  10. makhussy

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    #10
    Still i haven,t use urchin, but Google Analytic is flexible and easy to use and understand or urchin is very highly costly
     
    makhussy, Feb 22, 2011 IP
  11. Atco-maart

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    #11
    I consider Google Analytic its better than Urchin
     
    Atco-maart, Feb 22, 2011 IP
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    #12
    google analytics has more functions and easy to used , understand ...
     
    brad.smith4321, Feb 22, 2011 IP
  13. EliezerBenDovid

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    #13
    Google Analytics!
     
    EliezerBenDovid, Feb 22, 2011 IP
  14. s521545

    s521545 Well-Known Member

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    #14
    Yeah exactly....If Urchin was free then I would have given a try..but by paying $$$ .. NO !!
     
    s521545, Feb 22, 2011 IP
  15. alisha12

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    #15
    Why pay $ to track the same thing that we can track via Google Analytic free of cost. :)
     
    alisha12, Feb 23, 2011 IP
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    #16
    I personally think that google analytic is much more reliable, why? because it will influenced to many factors, such as pagerank update, SERP,etc
     
    Juliajanet, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  17. Viralseoservices

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    #17
    i am fully satisfied with G A, if u need more data metrics , you can go for urchin
     
    Viralseoservices, Feb 23, 2011 IP
  18. Viralseoservices

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    #18
    urchin provides more features than GA.GA is basic , and urchin is upgraded one
     
    Viralseoservices, Feb 23, 2011 IP
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    #19
    Google Analytics is far more sufficient for my needs!!
     
    anu_smart, Feb 23, 2011 IP
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    #20
    Google analytics is the best.
     
    softwareengg07, Feb 24, 2011 IP